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County Durham — Special Educational Needs Provision 2024/25
In County Durham, 5.10% of pupils have an EHCP and 15.99% receive SEN support (England: 5.34% / 14.22%). Real DfE data (OGL v3.0).
What is the EHCP rate and SEN provision level in County Durham in 2024/25?
In 2024/25, 5.10% of pupils in County Durham have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 4.6 below the England average of 5.34%. A further 15.99% receive SEN support. The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for County Durham is 92.0 (rank #36 of 153). Source: DfE SEN in England, 2024/25, OGL v3.0.
Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index
County Durham ranks #36 of 153 published local authorities. Combines EHCP rate, SEN support rate, and specialist places per 1,000 pupils, each indexed to England averages. England average ≈ 100.
How this is calculatedCounty Durham vs England — SEN provision 2024/25
| Measure | County Durham | England | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 5.10% | 5.34% | -0.24 pp |
| SEN support rate | 15.99% | 14.22% | +1.77 pp |
| Total SEN pupils | 15,829 | — | of 75,080 total |
| Specialist school places per 1,000 | 23.8 | — | 1,790 pupils |
| GSNEPI (overall) | 92.0 | ≈ 100 | Rank #36 / 153 |
Based on 75,080 total pupils in County Durham: 3,826 with EHCPs and 12,003 receiving SEN support. Academic year 2024/25, January census.
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| Measure | County Durham | England | vs England |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHCP rate | 5.10% | 5.34% | -0.24 pp |
| SEN support rate | 15.99% | 14.22% | +1.77 pp above |
| Specialist places per 1,000 pupils | 23.8 | — | #36 of 153 |
| GSNEPI | 92.0 | ≈ 100 | Rank #36 |
County Durham has a Gera SNEPI of 92.0 — ranking #36 of 153 English local authorities. This is below the England index average of 100, indicating lower combined SEN provision intensity. Based on 3,826 pupils with EHCPs and 12,003 receiving SEN support out of 75,080 total pupils (2024/25 DfE data).
County Durham SEN provision — FAQ
- What is the EHCP rate in County Durham?
- In 2024/25, 5.10% of pupils in County Durham have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) — 3,826 pupils out of 75,080 total. The England national average is 5.34%. Source: DfE SEN in England 2024/25.
- How many pupils in County Durham receive SEN support?
- In 2024/25, 12,003 pupils in County Durham (15.99%) receive SEN support without an EHCP. The England national average is 14.22%.
- What is County Durham's GSNEPI?
- County Durham has a Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index of 92.0, ranking #36 of 153 English local authorities. The GSNEPI combines EHCP rate, SEN support rate, and specialist school places per 1,000 pupils into a single index where 100 represents England average levels. Higher means more intensive SEN provision.
- How does County Durham compare to the England average for SEN?
- County Durham's EHCP rate of 5.10% is below the England average of 5.34% by 0.24 percentage points. Its SEN support rate of 15.99% is above the national average of 14.22%. Overall GSNEPI: 92.0 (England average ≈ 100).
How County Durham's GSNEPI is calculated
The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for County Durham is 92.0, computed from three components:
- EHCP Rate Component: min(5.10% ÷ 5.34% × 100, 200) = 95.4
- SEN Support Rate Component: min(15.99% ÷ 14.22% × 100, 200) = 112.4
- Specialist Places Component: 23.8 ÷ 34.997 × 100 = 68.1
- GSNEPI = (95.4 + 112.4 + 68.1) ÷ 3 = 92.0
England national averages used: EHCP rate 5.34%, SEN support rate 14.22% (DfE SEN in England 2024/25). Full methodology: GSNEPI methodology.
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Find courses in County Durham →Source: DfE — Special educational needs in England, Academic year 2024/25. State-funded schools, academic year 2024/25 (January census). Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (OGL v3.0). The Gera Special Educational Needs Provision Index for County Durham is computed by GeraLearn from these published figures; no figure is modelled, estimated, or interpolated. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.